--- title: "Joint Fuel Operation Systems - UK1" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0518c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0518c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0518c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0518c0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT" published: "2025-06-24" --- # Joint Fuel Operation Systems - UK1 Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0518c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0518c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0518c0.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority central to the UK government located in Bristol. The tender titled "Joint Fuel Operation Systems - UK1" falls under the services category related to operational infrastructure and utilities. It aims to deliver comprehensive support for the Joint Operational Fuels System equipment, ensuring continued through-life support of Government Furnished Assets. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with a planned commencement on 31 August 2027 and completion by 31 August 2032. The anticipated notice date for further updates is 24 June 2025. This initiative aligns with the defence and security special regime and has a significant gross value estimated at £120 million. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft refuelling services, fuel pumps, and related operational support infrastructure. The contract's scope, involving equipment safety management, post-design services, and environmental containment, requires expertise in design and maintenance. SMEs are particularly suited for the opportunity given its criteria for participation. Companies skilled in equipment transition and supply chain management will find avenues for growth through long-term and potentially renewable contracts, offering a stable business development path within the defence sector. ## Notice Operational Infrastructure - Utilities is to deliver a support service for the Joint Operational Fuels System equipment on behalf of the MOD. The main requirement is for continued through life support of provided Government Furnished Assets (GFA), however equipment lost through attrition will require to be replaced to upkeep availability. The expected service includes: Responsibility as Design Organisation; Management of Equipment Safety; Post Design Services; Through life support including maintenance a supply of spares; User Single Point of Contact; Equipment transition, Exit management and potentially CONDO support to operations. Supported equipment includes: fuel pumps, power packs, pipework, storage tanks (rubber and containerised tanks), filtration systems, fuel blending rigs, environmental containment and clean up equipment Link to previous PIN https://contracts.mod.uk/go/48561286018F581690D8 https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63f328d4-f6c0-4a32-9918-3e8bea1fd097 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034655-2025 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 42122180 - Fuel pumps - 63733000 - Aircraft refuelling services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2025 at 10:21 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034655-2025 - 20 May 2025 at 12:41 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023246-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034655-2025 24th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023246-2025 20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/48561286018F581690D8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63f328d4-f6c0-4a32-9918-3e8bea1fd097 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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